"Bike Porn"-your rides and how/where you use them

[Ignazio]

New bike, yesterday evening.
Steel frame, made in Milan.
;-)


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[Amarillo]

Me and my boys riding past the moon on our triplet.

 

[pjm-84]

Missed out the ebike phase

 

[Ignazio]

Piazza del Campo, Siena. Strade Bianche 2025 finish Line ;-)


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[Ignazio]

New Surly, new wheels.


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[Black Forest]

Bikes, just discovered this thread!
Couple from me: Packing for Croatia


I work on the Epic series of bike races. These two appeared in the bike park. Genuine articles, one previous owner and immaculate condition.

 

[Black Forest]

Last Sunday. Snow a bit soft so before we aired down to 8psi. Need to keep the Loiper-ists friendly and always keep out of the classic grooves.

 

[Ignazio]

Siena, Piazza del Campo. Gran Fondo Strade Bianche 2026.


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[Black Forest]

Siena, Piazza del Campo. Gran Fondo Strade Bianche 2026.


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Do you have a portable spray or pressure washer with you? I guess this is travelling on the back of the van though....

 

[andybeary]

With the old dodgy knees from the football days i needed an eMTB the orbea is such a good bike for allowing you to still enjoy trails.

 

[RedWhiteMonkey]

With the old dodgy knees from the football days i needed an eMTB the orbea is such a good bike for allowing you to still enjoy trails.

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Is getting that up there a two person job or is possible on your own?

 

[Ignazio]

Do you have a portable spray or pressure washer with you? I guess this is travelling on the back of the van though....

Nope. I had to out inside the van. But no worries, once at home fast swiping of the dirt (still solid on the bike


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[andybeary]

Is getting that up there a two person job or is possible on your own?

yeah no problems , i do use a small fold away stool just to reach but i need that for the other bikes as well.

 

[The Merle]

Nope. I had to out inside the van. But no worries, once at home fast swiping of the dirt (still solid on the bike


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Mud Daddy is really handy for washing down bike or dog.

 

[Ignazio]

Before, and after


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[Daffus]

Is getting that up there a two person job or is possible on your own?

Can be a one man and lighter without the battery fitted, but an analogue bike is straight forward enough. Used my bike rack comfortably for 5 years without any issues

 

[The Merle]

Have same bike pretty heavy (can’t remove battery) but worth the effort as e-bikes are great.

 

[Black Forest]

Snow is back... 25cm yesterday so two good fatbike days... Today, its melting. Biked up the ski-hill you can see in the distance.


Yesterday, managed the first tracks which is always nice. GPS nav in a featureless pristine snow white-out earlier on this round.

 

[Black Forest]

I work on the Epic Series of races (Cape Epic, 4Islands, Andora and Swiss). This is Croatia.

Home

Discover the Epic Series: global mountain bike stage races in iconic destinations. Challenge yourself on world-class trails with unforgettable adventure.

www.epic-series.com

Valbiska / Merag ferry on the way to Mali Losinj


600 very expensive bikes

Getting ready for Stage 3 and the UCI rides start off the ferry first.

 

[sidepod]

Slightly off topic, I’ve noticed many times that Euro Calis have a black section on the roof/front panel. Don’t see this in the UK.
What’s going on?

 

[Black Forest]

...and straight after Croatia, bike meet in Strontian. From Croatia - Scotland and return. 3 weeks and not a cloud or drop of rain and £8000 raised for an Air Ambulance and spinal injuries charity.



Memories from the Fort William Downhill I worked on when the event was still running there. And pies. Germany doesn't have pies in any form.

 

[Black Forest]

Slightly off topic, I’ve noticed many times that Euro Calis have a black section on the roof/front panel. Don’t see this in the UK.
What’s going on?

Morning Sidepod... Is it to do with the Go Faster / Sports Pack with black trim and side mouldings?

 

[sidepod]

Gotta love a DH event. Hoping to return to Leogang this year. Currently recovering from wrist surgery. Thankfully it’s my left hand so only the rear brake!

 

[fantasque]

Taken about 10 years ago, the boss and I having just ridden 24k at an average of 7% gradient. Still got the bikes.

 

[Camperfamily]

Slightly off topic, I’ve noticed many times that Euro Calis have a black section on the roof/front panel. Don’t see this in the UK.
What’s going on?

They are the Edition versions. There were c40 each of Ocean and Beach T6 right-hand drive Calis imported to VW UK a few years ago, all white, but otherwise haven’t been available in UK. Agree, very prevalent in Europe - when in Switzerland in summer 2024, I think we seen as many, if not more, Edition version Calis than regular Calis.

Some detail here:
Post in thread 'Group 30 years California edition'
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/group-30-years-california-edition.51447/post-724117